US Bridges

Moccasin Bend Road over Leon River

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 3.45 MI NW of FM 1242 · Structure no. 090500AA0517001

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moccasin Bend Road over Leon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moccasin Bend Road over Leon River in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 188 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2038. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMoccasin Bend Road
CrossesLeon River
Location3.45 MI NW of FM 1242
RouteCounty Highway 517
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47727, -97.79742
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2018)
Projected traffic263 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Moccasin Bend Road over Leon River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moccasin Bend Road over Leon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Moccasin Bend Road over Leon River carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Moccasin Bend Road over Leon River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Moccasin Bend Road over Leon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.